Abby

Female

upstate ny

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I'm a seven year old girl in first grade who has alopecia areata. I have lost 80% of my hair. I don't want to wear wigs so I just wear hats. I like horses, soccer, smores and picking on my older brother. My mom and I told my class about alopecia areata and now I feel soo much better because I don't have to be afraid of what my friends will say they like me the way I am. (my mom, kim, has typed this up for me.
Are you age 18 or older?
No

Comment Wall:

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi Abby!
    You are so brave and wonderful! What you did in class is just exactly the right thing to do!
    I had horses when I was seven, too.
    LeslieAnn

    May 25, 2008

  • Karen

    Hi Abby,

    my daughter is four and she has alopecia as well. I like reading your post because it shows me that you are very brave and confident. I hope my daughter will have your confidence when she is your age.

    May 25, 2008

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Abby, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us. Cheryl, co-founder

    May 25, 2008

  • Cool Head

    Hi Abby and welcome.

    I'm glad you are doing well with your alopecia. I hope you attend the conference. There are many other wonderful kids there with alopecia. It always helps to know someone else

    May 26, 2008

  • Alex

    Hi Abby!
    How are you? Good job on telling your class! I have to do the same thing sometimes in school, and I know it can be hard to do.

    Just out of curiosity, have you ever met anyone else with alopecia? My mom and I live in the city (Staten Island) and we have been trying to get some sort of support group/ activity (or something alone those lines) for kids in the New york City area that have never met others with alopecia. We still don't know what, if anything, we are going to do, but it's a work in progress.

    Have a good week!
    -Alex

    May 27, 2008

  • Eileen

    HI Abby
    My daughter Kelly is seven and has spotty AA too. We also live upstate NY. And just like you, Kelly and I (her mom) spoke to her class each year to tell them about alopecia You sound like a confident, spunky kid! If your mom wants to contact us, please do so! It would be fun to meet new friends

    May 28, 2008